Part-Time Medical ASL Interpreter — Elevate Patient Care

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Part-Time ASL Interpreter to provide medical and general interpreting for patients, families, and healthcare teams across the hospital system. The role emphasizes cultural mediation, accuracy, and ethical practice.

This position requires Illinois Advanced or Master license, RID certification, and at least two years of acute-care interpreting experience. Proficiency in English, strong communication, and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• Certification from the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission with an Advanced or Master license.
• RID certification completion substantiating formal training in medical interpreting.
• Minimum of two years’ experience providing medical interpreting in an acute care setting.
• High level of fluency in English and professional demeanor.
• Knowledge of cultural competency and healthcare disparities; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts medical and general interpreting for patients, families, physicians and healthcare team per NCIHC standards.
• Assesses patient understanding and acts as a cultural mediator; records and monitors interpretation activities.
• Prioritizes multiple requests based on urgency; maintains documentation of encounters and productivity.
• Participates in ongoing professional development and mandatory staff meetings.
• Supports additional departmental functions and uses required software for data tracking.

Skills

Medical interpreting

Communication skills

English fluency

Professionalism

Cultural competency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission Advanced/Master license

RID certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Part-Time ASL Interpreter to provide medical and general interpreting for patients, families, and healthcare teams across the hospital system. The role emphasizes cultural mediation, accuracy, and ethical practice.

This position requires Illinois Advanced or Master license, RID certification, and at least two years of acute-care interpreting experience. Proficiency in English, strong communication, and adaptability are essential.